Mahmoud Freihat
Lieutenant General Mahmoud Freihat | |
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| Native name | محمود فريحات |
| Born | January 1, 1960 Jerash, Jordan |
| Allegiance | Jordan |
| Branch | Jordanian Army |
| Years of service | 1980–2019 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
| Battles / wars | Syrian Civil War, War against the Islamic State |
| Awards | Legion of Merit, Medal of Military Merit, Order of Independence |
Mahmoud Freihat (Arabic: محمود فريحات, romanized: Maḥmūd Frayḥāt; January 1, 1960) is a retired Jordanian lieutenant general who served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces from 2016 to 2019. Known for his focus on military modernization and regional security, Freihat played a key role in strengthening Jordan's defense capabilities and fostering international military cooperation, particularly with the United States and NATO allies. During his tenure, Jordan contributed significantly to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and enhanced border security amidst regional instability.